Hannover is free –
the nearest low emission zone isn't.
The Hannover low emission zone was lifted on 22 February 2024. You no longer need an emissions sticker in Hannover itself. However, anyone driving into another German low emission zone still needs a green sticker – otherwise they face a €100 fine.
One sticker for all German low emission zones. Buy emissions sticker
In Hannover
lifted since 22 February 2024
Nearest low emission zone
Bremen, approx. 100 km
Fine in Bremen
€100 without a sticker
Federal state
Low emission zones around Hannover
Hannover is the state capital of Lower Saxony and a well-known trade fair city. Anyone driving from Hannover to Bremen (approx. 100 km) needs the green sticker there, otherwise a €100 fine is due.
A little further away are the low emission zones in Osnabrück (approx. 115 km), Magdeburg (approx. 132 km) and Münster (approx. 151 km). In Lower Saxony there is a low emission zone in Osnabrück, for example.
After a change of number plate the vehicle needs a new sticker – also for journeys to Bremen.
Why the sticker still belongs in your car
- The green sticker is valid in all German low emission zones – buy once, drive in everywhere.
- Checks in low emission zones take place without prior notice – including vehicles from other cities and from abroad.
- Ordered online, delivered by post – no appointment and no visit to a garage.
- Vehicle registered outside Germany? You get the sticker with the vehicle registration document issued in your country – what matters is the number plate, date of first registration and vehicle identification number (VIN).
Low emission zones near Hannover
Entry only with a green sticker · distance as the crow flies from Hannover
Frequently asked questions about Hannover
Is there a low emission zone in Hannover?
No – the Hannover low emission zone was lifted on 22 February 2024, so a sticker is no longer required in the city itself; the nearest sticker requirement applies in Bremen.
Where is the nearest low emission zone near Hannover?
The nearest existing low emission zone is in Bremen, about 100 km away; there are others in Osnabrück, Magdeburg and Münster – you need the green sticker there.
One green sticker for all German low emission zones
One sticker for Bremen and all other German low emission zones.
Shipped within 24 hours once all details are complete, delivery in Germany usually 1–3 working days.
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